. ♪ from what it seems >> the big screen adaptation of "les miserables" had an all-star cast that helped it finish third. capping off a record-setting year, hollywood earned an impressive $10.8 billion in 2012, up 6% from last year that reverse d a three-year trend of lower returns. >> in 2012, we had the perfect storm of movies. just the right combination of films, comedies, action movies, sci-fi and it all played out very well for hollywood. >> i volunteer as tribute. >> like "the hunger game" and twilight's "breaking dawn" become big hit. >> bond. james bond. >> and three movies joined the billion dollar club, "skyfall," "the avengers" and there were some duds. but in the end hollywood got what it wanted, a hollywood ending at the box office. if 2012 is the best ever, 2013 could be better with several big sequels slated for release, experts say it could be the year when the box office timely breaks the $11 billion mark. so willie, it's been a good year and, hey, happy new year. >> happy new year to you. up early for us in los angeles. >>> three women who sparked debates, everything fr